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Originally Posted by Blitz
Yeah, I think the idea with the art gallery/library is to attract more cultural places to that area.
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Not only that, but the AGW is cash strapped and it's finances were forever on a downward spiral. Secondly, if you notice the total space for the AGW is ~74,000 sq ft. The current library is 100,000 sq ft, but recent articles say the library uses about 60,000 sq ft of that space.
If you do the math, the library will be downsizing by 2/3
to ~20,000 - 23,000 sq ft and the AGW is downsizing by that same space. The mayor and the Windsor Star are putting a positive spin on it.
I do think that both institutions will do better clustered together and I also think that it will enhance foot traffic in the area, but at the same time if you look closely you can also see what is also going on here.